Traditionally, suitcases are used for travelling, but these clever suitcase creations go well beyond intended use. Re-purposing vintage luggage has become extremely popular. From suitcase guitars to classy cat beds, the possibilities with updated suitcases are endless.
While some of the creative suitcases seen here are still used for travel storage, they've been given a complete makeover and are certainly unconventional. A great example of this is the scooter suitcase hybrid, that combines easy transportation and storage. Another fantastic example of updated suitcase designs is the 'Carry-On BBQ Suitcase.' This item allows consumers to bring a portable BBQ with them on their travels, while still providing luggage space.
If you have an old suitcase laying around, consider these extraordinary luggage-based ideas. A little imagination and an old vintage suitcase can go a long way.
20 Clever Suitcase Creations
From Vintage Suitcase Shelving to Handy Homemade Instruments:
Lacey-Jane Walsh — May 14, 2013 — Art & Design
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Pet Luggage Loungers
Let Your Cat Snooze in Style with the DIY Cat Suitcase Bed
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Vintage Luggage Cabinets
The Suitcase Chests by JAMESPLUMB are Fit for Travel Lovers
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Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds
Etsy Artists Make a Cute Eco Case for Cats
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Luggage Sound Systems
Case of Bass Upcycles Vintage Suitcases
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Vespa-Inspired Suitcases
The Skootcase is a Fun and Practical Way to Store Your Luggage
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Versatile Open Valises
The Hanemaai Home Tool Helps You Sort Out What's Most Important to You
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Suitcase Chairs
Katie Thompson Recycles Old Suitcases into Chic Chairs
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Suitcase-Shaped Drawers
Maarten De Ceulaer's Chest of Suitcases is Travel Ready Home Furniture
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Scooter-Suitcase Hybrids
The Micro Luggage Products are Mobile
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Vintage Suitcase Sculptures
The Hotels by Bo Christian Larsson Offer Mini Accommodations
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Soiled Seed Suitcases
The Gionata Gatto Urbanbuds Promotes Gardening on the Go
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Suit-Compressing Cases
The Freefold Bag Prevents Creases and Unwanted Wrinkling When Traveling
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Horseshoe Luggage
Sarah Williams Designs Singular Vintage Suitcases
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Handy Homemade Instruments
Jeff Conley’s Suitcase Guitars are Perfect for the Traveling Musi
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Cough Drop Suitcases
Ricola and Fred Pinel Team Up for a Soothing Outcome
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Carry-On BBQ Suitcases
Char-Broil Grill2Go Ice Combines a Grill and Cooler Together
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Vintage Suitcase Shelving
This Kitschy DIY is Perfect for the Old School-Loving Designer
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Retro Suitcase-Shaped Speakers
The Suitcase Speakerbox is an Ode to Old School Luggages
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Solar Suitcases
Schott Solar's Suitcases are Specially Designed for School Students
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Card-Stamping Cases
'Melvin the Machine' is Elaborate and Wonderfully Inefficient
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Second-Hand Suitcase Seats
Katie Thompson Takes Household Furniture on a Trip
Menacing Mech Designs
Markus Vogt Renders Badass Looking Robots & Machines
Cantilevered Marble Furniture
The SUTIL Table is Made Out of Carrara Marble and Carbon Fiber
Magnetic Wooden Tables
Multiple by Raphael Charles Can Take on Various Fun Shapes
PC Pet Beds
The Computer Monitor Cat Bed is Too Cute to Power Off
Ascendable Timber Escritoires
The Ladder Desk by Mars Encourages Your Upward Professional Progress
Business Casual Accessories
Recycled Suit Tote Bags are Professionally Fashionable
Gorgeous Garbage Collages
The Alexandros Vasmoulakis Installation Sculptures Stack up High
Cozy Luggage Kitty Beds
The 'Atomic Kitten' Upcycled Suit Case Project is Ideal for Small Pets
Arching Wooden Seats
Flexible Bamboo Stool by Grass Studio is Completely Recyclable
Paint Swatch Suitcases
Pantone Universe Luggage Makes Your Travel Experience a Truly Colorful One
Wool Kitty Nests
The Vaivanat Bed Collection Provides Chic Comfort for Your Feline
Sci-Fi Cat Beds
The Feline Tardis Contraption Lets Your Cat Explore Space and Time
Mid-Century Nelson-Inspired Workstations
Laura Desk by Phloem Studio is Both Modern and Classic
Stylish Feline Beds
The Palm Springs Lounge Modern Cat Bed is the Ultimate in Luxury
Battery Pack Suitcases
Jung Inyoung's Rolling Luggage Concept Provides Power in a Pinch
Pet Luggage Loungers
Let Your Cat Snooze in Style with the DIY Cat Suitcase Bed
Vintage Luggage Cabinets
The Suitcase Chests by JAMESPLUMB are Fit for Travel Lovers
Stylish Fanny Pack Speakers
The JammyPack Attempts to Cure a Fashion Faux Pas
Comfortable Camping Couches
The Eastpak Sofa Beautifully Blends a Backpack with a Chesterfield
Automotive Audio Exhausts
The Ixoost iPod Docking Station is Revving Up Music
Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds
Etsy Artists Make a Cute Eco Case for Cats
Floating Timber-Frame Ledges
The Foldin Shelving Unit Turns Storing Items into Compositions
Traveling Tot Luggage
Mummy's Baby Gives Parents the Capacity and Comfort to Carry Infants' Things
Luggage Sound Systems
Case of Bass Upcycles Vintage Suitcases
Vespa-Inspired Suitcases
The Skootcase is a Fun and Practical Way to Store Your Luggage
Sound System Sculptures
Benoit Maubrey Creates Sweet-Sounding Works of Art
Arachnid Six Strings
The Spider Electric Guitars by Olaf Diegel are Wicked
Suspended Box Storage Systems
Synapse by Alexandra Denton Offers an Unusual Setup for Stashing
Eclectic Designer-Decorated Hotels
Hotel Modez Uses the Talents of 30 Fashion Designers
Yawning Expandable Bags
The ExtraLarge Suitcase Upsizes with the Opening of its Top
Excessively Couture Accessories
H&M Reveals Official Images for the Anna Dello Russo Collection
Pet Hammocks
The Cat Crib is a Space-Saver for Pet Owners
Luxe Leather Car Luggage
McLaren Releases Exclusive Luggage & Sports Car Accessories
Syncing Powerful Portable Speakers
The KAKKOii WOW Speaker is Small in Size But Big on Sound
Voluptuous Wheeled Valises
The Balance Suitcase Affords Versatility in Lugging Your Belongings
La-Z-Boy Luggage Sets
The Walkin'bag Gives Weary Travelers a Place to Rest
Flatpack Bagged Bedrooms
Carry Home Makes the Important Features of a Living Space Portable
Flashback Food Packaging
Vilje Musli Branding Attracts the Empowered Woman
Globe-Inspired Sound Systems
The Dora CD Player Allows for the Clever Rotation of Sound Emission
Bright Geometric Furniture
The Kitara Coffee Table by Max Ptk is Easy to Assemble
Mason Jar Speakers
The Audiojar by Sarah Pease is a Fun and Classy Do-It-Yourself Project
Origami-Inspired Luggage
The Orishiki Suitcase Folds Flat for Easy Storage
Crumpled Metal Tables
The Crush by Fredrikson Stallard Collection Makes for Avant-Garde Furniture
Eccentric Strung Storage
The 'Let's Dance' Console is Roped Together in an Unconventional Fashion
$1,000 Chocolate Boxes
Michel Cluizel Chocolates Offers Profuse Premium Presents
Miniature Dessert Machines
The 'Babycakes Pie Pop Maker' is Delicious and Adorable
Crime-Chic Suitcases
The Lanvin Gangster Suit-Case Channels a Badass Aesthetic
Versatile Open Valises
The Hanemaai Home Tool Helps You Sort Out What's Most Important to You
Suitcase Chairs
Katie Thompson Recycles Old Suitcases into Chic Chairs
Hi-Tech Garment Presses
The Dyson Cator'Shocks Iron Increases the Efficiency of a Stiff Chore
Wafer-Thin Woofers
This Flat Boombox by Hannes Harms Minimizes its Image to Emphasize Sound
Wearable Wheeled Luggage
The Symbiotic Suitcase Can Be Disassembled for Flexible Travel
Musical Gamer Guitars
The Skyrim Dragon Mandolin is Designed to Slay and Play
Quirky Jock Editorials
The Patsy, Pally, Pill and Pip Shoot from the Nordic Man is Comical
Eccentric Suitcase Sleeves
These Luggage Covers from SuitSuit Will Decorate Your Travel Gear
Scooter-Embedded Suitcases
The Micro Scooter Luggage Gets You Around the Terminal in a Flash
Funky Floral Suitcases
Liberty London Suitcases Add Dashing Charm to All Travel
Canopy Pet Beds
Pamper Your Feline Friend With the Modern Cat Bed
Anthropomorphic Storage Systems
The 'Our Kid' Side Table Will Charm You Increasing its Lifespan
Revamped Retro Speakers
the TDK Boombox is a Modern, Tricked-Out Ghetto Blaster
Iconic Video Game Trunks
Michael Johansson Creates a Life-Sized Tetris Exhibit with Storage Cases
Elaborate Reading Contraptions
Page Turner by Joseph Herscher is a Clever & Complex Device
Blanket-Toting Travel Gear
Daye Kim's 'Whaletale' Suitcase is Comfortable
Gas Can Luggage
Upcycling Jerry Cans for the Stylish Traveler
Bound Pegboard Bookcases
The Arianna Bookshelf Can Be Freely Arranged with Fabric by Preference
Lavatory Luggage Decor
The Alexandra Design Studio Bath Collection is Suitcase-Inspired Furniture
Dresser Drawer-Like Luggage
The Lexdray London Garment Bag is Durable and Sophisticated
Alarming Pill Boxes
3Medis From Miguel Vaz Alerts Seniors When it's Time to Pop Pills
Everyday Object Musical Creations
Harm Goslink Cooper's Homemade Instruments are Works of Art
Miniature MP3 Speakers
The Mini Boombox Speaker System is Cute and Convenient
Gamer Bento Boxes
The Zelda Bento Box Features Iconic Nintendo Characters
Ascending Storage Systems
Zeugwart Coat and Shoe Rack is Inclined to Store More in a Small Area
Sculptural Stationary Bikes
The Vela Cycle Trainer is Ambiguously Artistic
Featherweight Lugguage
The Rimowa Salsa Air Suitcases are Super Light
Fitted Business Suits
The New Era & Mad Hectic Team Up to Create a Hathead's Dream Suit
Street-Safe Exercise Machines
The G-Bike Quickly Goes from Stationary Cycle to Street Bike
Suit-Compressing Cases
The Freefold Bag Prevents Creases and Unwanted Wrinkling When Traveling
Action Film Luggage
The Globe-Trotter 'James Bond Collection' is Modeled After the Movie
Innovative On-the-Go Irons
Electrolux Touch Iron Can Be Used to Smooth the Clothes on Your Back
Bizarre Body-Shaped Axes
The ‘Female Form 6 String Acoustic Guitar' is Curvy
Rustic Rouge Luggage
The Haerfest Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is the Perfect Weekend Bag
Playful Swaying Bookcases
Topple Shelf Mimics the Motions of Your Favorite Reading Rocking Chair
Feline Voting Booths
The Cat Ball is a Great Way to Get Your Kitty into Politics
Cylindrical Porcelain Speakers
The Ceramic Subwoofer by Joey Roth is Clean and Simple
Spud Storage Systems
The Potato Family Collection was Inspired by Kiddie Food Sculptures
Upcycled Stationary Sound Systems
The Pulpop MP3 Speaker is Made from Recycled Paper Pulp
Built-In Speaker Seating
The Inflatable iMusic Chair Plays Sounds from Portable Devices
Nesting Doll Luggage Sets
These Porter Matryoshka Travel Pouches are Designed for Frequent Fliers
Beat-Blasting Luggage Designs
SuitSuit Boombox Takes on a Tune-Blaring Look for Travelers
Recycled Wrapper Labels
Squigglechick Luggage Tags Feature Upcycled Candy Covers
Realistic Typewriter Renderings
Christopher Stott Paints a Variety of Archaic Print Machines
Super Quick Beer Coolers
90 Second Beer Chiller Was Made for Absent Minded Beer Buyers
Classic Trunk Chronicles
The Goyard Brand Book Comes with a Customizable Case
Patriotic Mid-Century Furniture
This American Flag Console Sparks Devoted Nationalism
Heroic Household Pressers
The Iron Man Iron Will Have Your Shirts Looking Spiffy
Flavor-Infusing BBQs
The Ascot Wood-Burning Barbecue Gives Food a Smoky Scent
Retro Music Box Cases
The Zero Gravity Boombox iPhone 5 Shell Brings You Back to the 80s
Bass-Bumping Totes
The Xsories Beach Speaker Bag Boasts a Musical Surprise
Gas Can Guitars
Amadeus Rokita Has Created a Homemade Musical Instrument for Booooooom
Turntable Sketching Machines
The Howsare 'Drawing Apparatus' is a Musical Drawing Instrument
Pen-Detailed Guitars
Filament by Patrick Fisher Adds Black Sketches to Instrument Surfaces
Flexible Clothing Presses
The 360 Iron is Ergonomic and Tech-Savvy
Lumber-Centric Corporate Branding
Heydays Revamps the Identity of Norwegian Supplier Woodhouse
Card-Sized Toolboxes
The WREX Titanium Adjustable Pocket Wrench Has All the Tools You'll Need
Miniature Musical Instruments
This Series Of Small Things By Rose Eken Celebrate Rock N' Roll
Sophisticated Athlete-Inspired Totes
The WANT 2012 Olympic Tote Bag is Colorfully Sophisticated
Gamer Bauble Boxes
The Atari Joystick Jewelry Box Keeps Your Space Invaders Earrings Safe
Jagged Jet Photography
This Christian Stoll Series is Sharp and Shimmering
Puppy-Transporting Luggage
The DogiBag is a Convenient Wheeled Carrier That Keeps Your Pooch Cozy
Internet Access Vending Machines
The Coca Cola Happiness Refill Fountain Lets You Log On
Tree Trunk-Inspired Instruments
The ‘Less Paul’ Guitar Appears to Have Emerged from th
Egg-Shaped Sound Systems
The ECLIPSE TD508MK3 Speakers Focuses on Both Function and Form
Printed Canvas Backpacks
The Yuketen Spring 2011 Triangle Backpack Offers Outdoor Inspiration
Shoe Box Factories
Creative Agency Canoe Pays a Homage to the New Balance Shoe Factory in Flimby
DJ Equipment Carry-Ons
Carharrt x UDG Trolley Bag is Perfect for the Turntablist on the Road
Carry-On Speaker Docks
The Behringer Backyard Blaster is Designed for the Ultimate House Party
Multiple Tablet Chargers
The Insync Transport Case Powers Up to 16 iPads
Handheld Luggage Scales
The Gravity Ruler by Marcella Maltese and Lin Wei
Retro Suitcase-Shaped Speakers
The Suitcase Speakerbox is an Ode to Old School Luggages
Luxurious Music Boxes
The Reuge Butterfly Music Box is a Pricey Present
BBQ Steam Engines
Ride the Rails With the Lean Mean Barbecue Train Grilling Machine
$70,000 Retro Trunks
Louis Vuitton's Malle Chaussures is Vintage-Chic at its Best
Retro Amplifier Systems
Vinyl Album Amplifiers are Retro Speakers with a More Modern Twist
Brit Fashion Axes
Paul Smith x Vintage Guitars is a High Fashion Anthem-Rocking Instrument
Cast-Iron Hibachis
The Lodge Sportsman Grill Makes for a High-Class Tailgating Party